Overview
LUNERAY wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, Normandie, France, serves 5,100 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 909.83 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day.
The LUNERAY wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, within the Normandie region of France. It serves a population of 5,100 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day and currently discharges 909.83 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a French facility, LUNERAY operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The advanced treatment level indicates that the plant likely employs nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores its role in protecting coastal water quality and marine ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The LUNERAY plant discharges into the local river system that flows into the English Channel. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, which is critical to prevent eutrophication in the sensitive coastal waters of Normandie.
Frequently asked questions
The LUNERAY plant is located in Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, in the Normandie region of France, near the town of Luneray.
The plant serves a population of 5,100 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local river system, which flows into the English Channel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of 5,100 people require at least secondary treatment. LUNERAY's advanced treatment exceeds this standard, reflecting its coastal location and the need to protect the English Channel.
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